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Spark of the War
Franz Ferdinand is assassinated -
First Battle of the War
The Battle of Tannenberg begins -
Trade is affected because of War
The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods into Germany. -
The War Deepens
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
Central Powers gain Control
Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies. -
Longest and Bloodiest War Takes Place
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War 1 and was one of the bloodiest. -
Zimmerman Telegraphh
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
The U.S. enters the War
The United States declares war on Germany. -
14 Points to Peace are addressed
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Red Baron is shot down
German flying ace, Baron Manfred von Richthofen (more commonly known as the Red Baron), is shot down. -
The War Ends
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1.
